Gregory Meeks actually said...

"I support this amendment. And I want to thank the gentleman from South Carolina and you, Mr. Chairman."

"I just wish that we could get some more of this and that we could agree, but I would agree that this amendment looks like it is moving, Mr. Barr, in the right direction."

"Unfortunately I regret that I have to say I oppose this measure."

"I do have to oppose this amendment because I do not believe that we need to alienate Mexico precisely when we need their cooperation."